At least 13 dead as major fire engulfs HK apartment blocks
By Stacy Shi in Hong Kong |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-11-26 20:19
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The last time Hong Kong recorded a No 5 alarm fire was in 2008, when four people were killed and 55 were injured at Cornwall Court in Mong Kok.
The blaze started at 2:51 pm at Wang Fuk Court and was upgraded to the No 4 alarm at 3:34 pm, the Fire Services Department said. Wang Fuk Court, which is under renovation, is a housing complex made up of eight blocks, providing close to 2,000 residential units.
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